Ewald
Every Ewald since 1884 — 922 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ewald
Ewald is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1884, 922 American babies have been named Ewald. Its peak came in 1916, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ewald stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ewald year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1955 | 6 | #3,638 |
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| 1935 | 9 | #2,593 |
| 1930 | 16 | #1,915 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,508 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,080 |
| 1915 | 54 | #837 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,676 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,028 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,084 |
| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ewald
- Ewald Georg von Kleist Lawyer · 1700–1748
- Ewald Hering Physician · 1834–1918
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ewald in 2025?
Ewald did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ewald?
922 babies have been named Ewald in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ewald most popular?
Ewald peaked in 1916, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Ewald a boy or girl name?
Ewald is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ewald rising or falling?
Ewald has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ewald?
Well-known people named Ewald include Ewald Georg von Kleist (lawyer), Ewald Hering (physician).